Minnesota’s new state seal will have a loon on it. The State Emblems Redesign Commission voted Tuesday to move ahead with one design as their top finalist, after public support poured in for a design that features the state bird taking flight from a Minnesota lake. The commission’s decision removes four other finalists from consideration so they can focus their energy on potential changes to the finalists’ design, including whether to include the year Minnesota became a state and if the state’s motto should be inscribed in its original French or English. This is an updating story from Briana Bierschbach. Tap the link in our bio for the latest. #Minnesota